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0今天我们来开始介绍西游记中提到的名胜古迹的介绍，第一回我们来介绍一下悬空寺！
86版《西游记》第18集《扫塔辨奇冤》 ：剧中“祭赛国金光寺”的取景地之一是山西大同悬空寺。唐僧扫塔、师徒查案的情节在此拍摄，悬空寺的险峻外观被巧妙融入剧情，成为观众印象深刻的场景。悬空寺是位于山西浑源县恒山金龙峡的千年古刹，其建筑特色与宗教文化融合的奇观令人惊叹：
1. 建筑奇迹
悬空寺建于北魏时期（约公元6世纪），以"奇、悬、巧"著称。全寺木质结构依托半插横梁嵌入悬崖，利用力学原理承重，看似仅靠十几根木柱支撑，实则暗托于岩石中。李白曾题写"壮观"二字于寺下岩石，印证其震撼力。
2. 三教合一特色
作为国内仅存的佛、道、儒三教共存寺庙，寺内分设三圣殿（佛）、三官殿（道）、三教殿（儒），体现宗教融合的独特文化。殿阁错落分布，栈道回环相连，形成"窟中有楼，楼中有穴"的布局。
3. 自然与人文融合
寺庙选址于恒山峡谷，顶部山崖如伞遮雨，周围山体减少日照，地理条件使其历经千年保存完好。寺内现存80余尊铜铁泥塑造像及壁画，艺术价值极高
The Hanging Temple (Xuankong Temple) – A Marvel of Ancient Chinese Architecture
The Hanging Temple, also known as Xuankong Temple (literally “Hanging in the Air”), is a remarkable architectural wonder located at the foot of Mount Heng (Hengshan) in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province, China. Built more than 1,500 years ago during the late Northern Wei Dynasty (circa 491 AD), the temple is renowned for its gravity-defying structure, clinging to a sheer cliff face more than 75 meters (246 feet) above the ground.
What makes the Hanging Temple truly unique is not just its breathtaking position but also its rare combination of three major Chinese philosophical and religious traditions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The temple houses statues and scriptures from all three faiths, symbolizing harmony and coexistence—an exceptional example of religious inclusiveness in Chinese history.
Constructed primarily from wood, the temple is supported by hidden beams that are slotted into the rock face, creating the illusion that it is floating in mid-air. The structure includes 40 halls, pavilions, and walkways, all connected by narrow bridges and staircases that hug the cliffside.
Throughout centuries, the Hanging Temple has survived earthquakes, harsh weather, and the test of time, thanks to its ingenious engineering and careful preservation. Today, it remains one of China's most iconic heritage sites, attracting architects, historians, and travelers from around the world.
The Hanging Temple is not only a feat of architectural brilliance but also a profound testament to China's rich cultural and spiritual legacy.
